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KV54 DTU

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DTU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,081 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,081 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output detereated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output detereated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,651 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 116,682 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed/broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,180 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,849 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can feel slight play in the offside wheel, feels like it is in the rack.

drivers seat has rubbed through to metal frame

rear wiper is not working

removed air freshner from rear view mirror

slight oil leak from the offside drive shaft oil seal into the gear box

Fail 10 Jun 2014 75,432 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can feel slight play in the offside wheel, feels like it is in the rack.

drivers seat has rubbed through to metal frame

rear wiper is not working

removed air freshner from rear view mirror

slight oil leak from the offside drive shaft oil seal into the gear box

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,730 miles

o/s/f tyrewall deep cut

rear discs corroded

slight bind o/s/r

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,730 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyrewall deep cut

rear discs corroded

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

management light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

management light on dash

Pass 5 May 2010 52,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 25,552 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 41,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 32,153 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 32,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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KV54 DTU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV54 DTU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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